Create copies of primitives a number of times along a given or random length between two primitives
The array modifier can repeat an object with additional space.
The array modifier with Fit Length below.



The array modifier can repeat object along a curve.  Curves can be straight lines as well.  Fit Curve below.






The array modifier is dynamic or can be applied for static placement.
Perhaps the array modifier is more powerful than that other feature in that other software.
Particle systems can also repeat geometry.